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Assignment Abroad Times

India's Personnel Export Marketplace Since 1993 | Published Every Wednesday & Saturday
Classified or display — 15–35% below counter rates, guaranteed, with free ad drafting and proof before print. Over 20 Years of Riyo Advertising.

Agency rates + custom packages & discounts
Free ad drafting & design — including emigration licence details
Proof before print — nothing publishes without approval
Same-Day Priority Desk support
Appointment/Recruitment from ₹800/sq.cm (B&W) · Display from ₹1,000/sq.cm (B&W) · Classified from ₹3,500/5 lines (Mumbai)
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Assignment Abroad Times Newspaper front page
Since 1993
Personnel Export Market
Gulf & Global Reach
10,000+
Ads booked through Riyo
Since 2003
4.8/5 Rating
Average Client Rating
Trusted booking partner
Wed & Sat
Published Every
Wednesday & Saturday
30 mins
Response Time
Quotes confirmed quickly
Formats: Single Edition (Mumbai) · Double Edition · Triple Edition (Pan-India)
Wednesday edition deadline: Monday afternoon · Saturday edition: Thursday evening.
How it worksThree steps to print
1
Tell us category, format & date Exact rate quoted before you commit
2
Send your content, get a proof A rough draft is enough — we format & design
3
Approve & pay Instant confirmation, ad reference number + Emigration verification
Choose Your Format

Three ways to advertise in Assignment Abroad Times

Each ad is one of three types. Billed per line or per sq.cm. Choose the format and then the rate. Not sure? Call 9821984000.

MOST ECONOMICAL

NAME CHANGE

I, Old Name, residing at Address, have changed my name to New Name vide affidavit dated Date, registered before Notary.

LOST/FOUND: Share certificate of XYZ Housing Society lost in Mumbai. Contact: 9821984000
Classified Text
Plain running-text ad in the classifieds section. Billed per line (5 lines min).
Best for
Name Change · Share Certificate Lost · Legal Notices · Personal Ads
Rate: ₹3,500 for 5 lines (Mumbai edition)
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VALUE FOR MONEY
GULF JOBS
Saudi Arabia
Civil Engineers
RECRUITMENT
Licence No: XXXX
Dubai Openings
WANTED
Technicians
Qatar Project
MANPOWER
Walk-in Interview
Mumbai Desk
Classified Display
Photo, logo, colour and custom typography for display impact inside the classified section. Billed per sq.cm.
Best for
Gulf Vacancies · Manpower Agencies · Property (NRI-focused) · Recruiters
Rate: ₹800 B&W / ₹1,200 Colour per sq.cm (Single Edition)
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BRAND CAMPAIGNS
OVERSEAS TENDER
Manpower Supply Project · Gulf Refinery
Sealed bids are invited for supply of 500+ technicians. Licence registration details mandatory.
Display Ad
Premium placement beside news/editorial. Billed per sq.cm. Single Edition: Base ₹1,000 / Colour ₹1,500; Front Page: B&W/Colour ₹2,000.
Best for
Consultancy Branding · Large-scale Manpower Projects · Tenders · NRI Real Estate
Single: B&W ₹1,000 · Front Page: ₹2,000 (per sq.cm)
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Assignment Abroad Times Advertising Costs

Assignment Abroad Times Display Rate Card

Rates for Display Ads w.e.f. 10th January 2026

All The Ad Rates are in per Sq Cm.
Editions Front Page Base Rate Back Page Page 3 Any Specified Page Min Size (c.m)
Ad Dimensions

Display Ad Sizes & Cost Estimates (Base Page)

Choose the correct size based on your vacancy list. Estimates are calculated using the basic inside page rates.

Ad Size Dimensions Single Edition (₹) Triple Edition (₹) Best For
Minimum Display Unit 4 cm × 5 cm (20 sq.cm) 20,000 B&W / 25,000 Colour 27,200 B&W Small agencies, niche technical roles, name changes
Standard Working Format 10 cm × 10 cm (100 sq.cm) 1,00,000 B&W / 1,25,000 Colour 1,36,000 B&W / 1,70,000 Colour Mid-sized agencies, Gulf or SE Asian projects listing multiple trades
Quarter Page 12 cm × 20 cm (240 sq.cm) Confirm with media desk 3,26,400 B&W / 4,08,000 Colour Established consultancies, comprehensive country-specific portfolios
Half Page 25 cm × 16 cm (400 sq.cm) Confirm with media desk 5,44,000 B&W / 6,80,000 Colour Large-scale Gulf recruitment drives, government-led manpower projects

* General Display Single Edition: Base ₹1,000 B&W / ₹1,500 Colour. Back Page ₹900 B&W / ₹1,500 Colour. Front Page ₹2,000 (B&W/Colour).
* Mumbai classified text starts at ₹3,500 for 5 lines. Delhi and other editions may differ — call 9821984000 to verify the latest rates before booking.

How to Book

How to book an ad in Assignment Abroad Times

Three things used to be hard — decide the rate, draft the ad, and book the confirmation. Here's how each works with Riyo Advertising.

PHASE 01
Decide the rate.
Used to need an agent quoting a number you couldn't verify.
Call or WhatsApp 9821984000 with your trades, country, and date. We quote you the official agency rates with all applicable discounts. Combined edition format (Single, Double, Triple) discounts are automatically calculated based on your candidate catchment.
PHASE 02
Draft the ad.
Used to mean a faxed proof, a phone call, a re-fax.
Send your rough text to info@riyoadvertising.com or WhatsApp. We format and design it. For overseas recruitment, we ensure your mandatory RA Licence Number and POE details are formatted correctly to pass editorial review. You get a design proof before publication.
PHASE 03
Release it.
Used to need a trip to a newspaper office.
Pay by UPI, NEFT, card, or cheque. Receive instant confirmation and reference number. Your ad prints on the Wednesday or Saturday edition, and a digital e-tearsheet lands in your inbox after publication for compliance records.
Categories

What Can You Advertise in Assignment Abroad Times?

The most popular categories in detail. All categories can be booked in one call.

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💼 Overseas Recruitment / Appointment

Best day: Wednesday (Midweek job seekers)
Midweek readers are active job seekers looking for immediate applications — the strongest slot for recruitment ads reaching skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers. Appointment rate: ₹800 B&W / ₹1,200 Colour per sq.cm (Single Edition) · Deadline: Monday afternoon.

🌍 Gulf Vacancies

Best day: Wednesday
Double the response by targeting Wednesdays. Around half the paper's job listings are for the "Big Six" Gulf countries — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. If you're hiring for the Gulf, this is the audience already looking for you. Same appointment card as above.

🏢 Manpower Consultancy Branding

Any day · Double Edition recommended
Display-format branding builds candidate trust and works best run across both Wednesday and Saturday issues. Display rate: ₹1,000 B&W / ₹1,500 Colour per sq.cm (Single Edition).

🏠 Property / Personal (NRI-focused)

Best day: Saturday
Weekend leisure readership browses property and personal ads — the right day to reach NRIs and overseas-linked property buyers. Display card as above · Deadline: Thursday evening.

⚖ Public Notice / Legal / Tender

Best day: Wednesday
The business-oriented midweek readership suits compliance-driven visibility. Priced on the display/appointment card by format; call for the exact quote.

📝 Name Change

Any day
Widely used for name change notices in Mumbai; we handle the legal wording and formatting. Custom quote on request.

📰 Display / Brand / Institutional

Double Edition (Wednesday + Saturday)
Both issues together combine midweek job-seeker traffic with weekend passive readership. Single Edition placements: Base ₹1,000 B&W · Back Page ₹900 B&W / ₹1,500 Colour · Front Page ₹2,000 (B&W and Colour).

Backgrounder · The Newspaper
Assignment Abroad Times · at a Glance

Advertising in Assignment Abroad Times, Bi-Weekly

India's leading weekly newspaper dedicated exclusively to overseas recruitment — in one minute.

Assignment Abroad Times is the premier publication that licensed recruitment agencies and international employers ask for by name. Founded in 1993, it has served as India's leading personnel export marketplace, linking manpower consultants and overseas employers with skilled professionals and technical workers seeking opportunities in the Gulf, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Published twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, it serves as the ultimate hub for overseas job seekers.

Assignment Abroad Times is the primary print medium in India for overseas recruitment. Over half of its listings target Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, making it the default choice for recruiters hiring engineers, technicians, and tradesmen.

— The Riyo Advertising desk · Authorised booking partner since 2003

Booking it, though, requires strict compliance — ads must carry official Recruitment Agent (RA) licence numbers and POE approvals. That's where Riyo Advertising helps: we verify your documentation, draft the layout to meet editorial requirements, and secure rates 15–35% below counter, with an e-tearsheet delivered immediately after publication.

Abroad Times · By the Numbers
Since 1993
Personnel Export Market
Over 30 years of verified recruitment trust
Bi-Weekly
Publication Days
Wednesday (Midweek) & Saturday (Weekend)
50% Gulf
Gulf Region Focus
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain
Mumbai Hub
Primary Catchment
Single edition is printed in Mumbai
10,000+
Ads Booked
Through Riyo desk since 2003
20 yrs
Booking experience
Design, compliance checks, and prompt e-tearsheets
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Assignment Abroad Times Sections & Editions

Choose the correct edition format and publication day to match your candidate search area.

01 / 04 Wednesday
Wednesday Issue
Midweek publication. Best for overseas recruitment, Gulf job vacancies, and public notices.
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02 / 04 Saturday
Saturday Issue
Weekend publication. Best for NRI-focused property listings and personal advertisements.
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03 / 04 Single Edition
Single Edition (Mumbai)
Mumbai-focused distribution. Most cost-effective option for local catchment hiring.
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04 / 04 Triple Edition
Triple Edition (Pan-India)
Combined reach across Mumbai, Delhi and national hubs. Best for massive recruitment campaigns.
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Ready-To-Use Copy

Sample Ad Formats — Copy & Adapt

Wednesday's job-seeker traffic scans fast for Gulf and international postings. Use these compliant templates.

💼 1. Overseas Recruitment

URGENT REQUIREMENT: [Job Title/Trade] for [Country, e.g. UAE/Saudi Arabia]. Experience: [X] years. Qualification: [Degree/Diploma/Trade Certificate]. Salary: [Amount + Currency] + Food & Accommodation. Contact: [Agency Name/Phone/Email].

🏢 2. Consultancy Branding

[Agency Name] — Licensed Overseas Recruitment Consultant (Licence No. [XXXX]). Placing candidates in [Countries] since [Year]. Current openings for [Trades/Roles]. Walk-in / Apply: [Address/Phone/Email].

🏠 3. Property / Personal (NRI)

FOR SALE/RENT: [BHK] Flat/Villa, [Sq.ft], [Locality], [City]. NRI enquiries welcome. Price: ₹[Amount]. Contact: [Phone/Email]

📝 4. Name Change Template

I, [Old Name], residing at [Address], have changed my name to [New Name] vide affidavit dated [Date], registered before [Notary/Authority Name and Reg. No.].

⚖ 5. Public Notice / Tender

NOTICE is hereby given that [Subject Matter — e.g. Tender for Manpower Supply / Statutory Declaration]. Interested parties may respond to [Name/Company] at [Address] within [X] days of publication.

Timing is Everything

Best Day to Advertise — By Category

Booking on the wrong day — or the wrong edition — is one of the most common and avoidable mistakes.

Category Best Day to Publish Why It Works Booking Deadline
Overseas Recruitment Wednesday Midweek readers are active job seekers ready to apply immediately Monday afternoon
Gulf Vacancies Wednesday Targeted engagement from the specialised manpower workforce Monday afternoon
Property / Real Estate Saturday Leisure readership browses property ads over the weekend Thursday evening
Tenders & Public Notices Wednesday Business-oriented midweek readership suits compliance notices Monday afternoon
Brand / Institutional Ads Double Edition Both issues (Wed + Sat) together maximize weekly share of voice Confirm with media desk
Recruitment Guide

How to Post a Job Ad in Assignment Abroad Times

Assignment Abroad Times is India's leading weekly newspaper dedicated exclusively to overseas recruitment. It is published on Wednesdays and Saturdays, linking licensed recruitment agencies with overseas employers and manpower consultants with Indian professionals looking for overseas jobs in the Gulf, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

What to put in the ad:

Job title: First two words, not buried in paragraph three.
Agency name: Company or recruitment agency name.
RA Number: Recruitment Agent licence number and POE details — mandatory for overseas recruitment.
Qualifications: Key qualifications and years of experience.
Location: Country and job location. Be specific.
Salary: Salary range and employment benefits (food, accommodation, ticket).
How to apply: Email, portal, WhatsApp, or phone.

Why your job ad isn't getting applications:

Wrong day: Wednesday suits engineers and technicians; Saturday pulls the strongest overall response. Serious recruiters book both.
Missing RA Licence: Emigration regulations require the RA number. Missing documentation will get the ad rejected by the desk.
No salary details: Overseas candidates expect salary transparency before applying.
Incomplete benefits: Accommodation, food, visa, and transport details visibly lift response rates.
Only running once: Multiple Wednesday and Saturday insertions produce far stronger cumulative response than a single run.

Hiring Intent Seasonality

🔴 HIGH
Jan–Mar: Post-New Year
Overseas project mobilisations and hiring drives
🔴 HIGH
Jul–Sep: Mid-year drives
Gulf construction, oil & gas, and maintenance mobilisations
BEST DAYS
Wednesday & Saturday
Wednesday for professionals; Saturday for peak readership

⚠️ Emigration & Legal Compliance Checklist

The editorial team reviews recruitment ads before publication for compliance with Indian emigration regulations. To prevent rejection:
✕ Never advertise recruitment without a valid RA Licence Number.
✕ Avoid misleading salary or benefit claims.
✕ Avoid gender-specific hiring unless legally justified.
✕ Avoid age restrictions without documented employer requirements.
✕ Avoid false visa or "guaranteed job" claims.

💑 Matrimonial Ads - An Honest Note

Assignment Abroad Times is a special-purpose overseas employment paper, NOT a family daily — there is no section here for matrimonial advertisements, and we do not sell them for this paper.

• National and regional dailies (like Times of India) provide a much higher reach for matrimonial ads.
• Call 9821984000 and we will reserve your matrimonial ad in the correct national paper during the call.

🕯 Obituary Guide

Obituary and condolence notices are accepted. However, a general daily is more effective for reaching the local community.

Deadlines: Wednesday or Saturday edition deadlines apply. Confirm current cutoff before sending content.
Requirement: Death certificate or doctor's note, deceased's photograph and text.
Urgent: Call 9821984000 directly. Proof is shared before print.

⚖ Public Notice Guide

Statutory and public notices are accepted, though the paper's main focus is recruitment.

Covers: Name change, lost documents, business declarations, legal notices.
Deadlines: 2-3 working days prior. Since the paper only prints twice a week, plan your legal timeline carefully.
Name Change: Notarised affidavit copy is mandatory. E-tearsheet shared automatically after publication.

Honest Comparison

Riyo vs. Direct Walk-in vs. Self-Serve Portals

Why licensed agencies and international recruiters book through Riyo.

Feature Riyo Advertising Assignment Abroad Times Direct Self-Serve Portal
Ad Rates Agency rate + exclusive bundles Standard published rate Standard published rate
Edition strategy guidance ✅ Included (Single/Double/Triple advice) ⚠ Limited ❌ Not available
Multi-edition bundling ✅ Included (e.g. Mumbai + Delhi) ❌ Single-desk only ❌ Not supported
Free professional design ✅ Included (Mandatory compliance checks) ❌ Not available ❌ Not available
Day-specific scheduling advice ✅ Included (Wednesday vs Saturday) ⚠ Limited ❌ Self-directed
High-frequency / recurring discounts ✅ Available for long-term campaigns ⚠ Varies ❌ Not available
E-tearsheet by email ✅ Instant delivery ⚠ Manual follow-up ❌ Not standard
Response time ✅ 30 minutes Variable Variable
Alternative Media Options

Also Book in the Same Call

Compare options to expand your advertising campaign across other popular dailies.

Newspaper Name Language Best For & Reach
Times of India English Pan-India business and general reach
Indian Express English North and West India legal and general notices
Hindustan Times English Delhi-NCR and pan-India audience
The Hindu English South India editorial and statutory reach
Economic Times English Business, finance, and corporate notices
The Questions Desk

The things you're wondering,
answered.

Specific to booking an ad in Assignment Abroad Times — rates, formats, deadlines, and compliance. Tap a question to expand.

03 QUESTIONS

How do I book?

What recruiters ask before booking

Q. How do I book an overseas recruitment ad?
WhatsApp or email your requirements (trades, country, dates). We quote, draft the ad with your mandatory RA licence number and POE details included, and publish only upon your approval.
Q. Why choose Riyo over booking directly?
We offer free professional design, edition strategy guidance, day-by-day scheduling advice, and agency discounts that are not available at the counter.
Q. Will I get a physical copy of the newspaper?
A digital e-tearsheet is delivered immediately after publication. A hardcopy can be facilitated upon request.
03 QUESTIONS

What will it cost me?

Rates, formats, and placements

Q. What are the advertisement rates for 2026?
Display starts at ₹1,000/sq.cm B&W; appointment and recruitment ads from ₹800/sq.cm B&W. Prices depend on the edition (Single, Double, or Triple) and placement.
Q. Is there a discount for booking multiple editions?
Yes. Double and Triple Edition package rates per-sq.cm are lower than booking edition by edition. We also offer discounts for long-term campaigns.
Q. What is the minimum display ad size?
The minimum size is 4×5 cm (20 sq.cm). Standard formats are 100 sq.cm, quarter page (240 sq.cm), and half page (400 sq.cm).
02 QUESTIONS

Publication & Deadlines

Timing and schedule

Q. On what days is the paper published?
Every Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday is primary for recruitment; Saturday targets property and NRI-focused personal ads.
Q. What is the deadline for ad submission?
Monday afternoon for Wednesday's edition. Thursday evening for Saturday's. If you are cutting it close, call us first.
02 QUESTIONS

Gulf Vacancies & Notice Ads

Categories and regions

Q. Which countries' vacancies are most commonly advertised?
The Gulf region — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain — represents roughly half of Wednesday's listings, alongside Europe and Southeast Asia.
Q. Can I publish a Name Change ad?
Yes. Name changes, lost documents, public notices, and tender ads are accepted in addition to core recruitment content.

Still got a question? Call or WhatsApp — the team replies within 30 minutes.

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